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Grammar Practice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-V90G8I-16FW

1.

Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.

2.

Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.

3.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

4.

Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?

5.

Choose: The news was / were surprising.

6.

Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.

7.

Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.

8.

Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.

9.

Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.

10.

Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.Although
  2. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  3. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  4. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  5. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  6. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  7. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  8. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  9. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  10. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;

Worked example

Read the entire sentence before choosing the form that fits.

Common mistake

Looking at one word without checking the sentence.

Helpful hint

Read your completed sentence aloud.